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P1 (2021) Orientation 12 November 2020
School Leaders (2021)
Principal Vice- Principal Admin Vice- Principal Vice- Principal
Mr Ong Lye Whatt Mrs Audrey Lee Mr Victor Wee Mr Amran Bin Tasrif
2021 P1 Year Head & Teachers
P1/1 P1/2 P1/3 P1/4 P1/5
Ms Subhadra Ms Fiona Seow Mdm Nur Faezah Year Head, P1 & P2 Mdm Diyanah
Mrs Simon Foo
P1/6 P1/7 P1/8 P1/9
Ms Yeo Si Min Mdm Rozita Ms Chong Yuan Ping Mdm Siti Raudah
Principal’s Address
Community of Learners
@ the School for the Future
Build Character,
Inspire Passion in Learning
Anchored in Values
Future Mindset
CHARACTER VALUES
GLOBAL &
FUTURE OUTLOOK OUR
PEOPLE
SOCIAL & 21st CENTURY SKILLS
CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES Prepared for the Future
Socially Responsible
School Values .....
School Beliefs .....
~ Responsibility ~
~ Resilience ~ ~ Respect ~
~ Integrity ~ ~ Care ~
~ Harmony ~
Our Beliefs………
Every Student an
Engaged Learner
Every Staff a Caring
Educator
Every Parent a
Supportive Partner
School Philosophy
Every Student an Engaged Learner …….
In North Vista, we believe that every CHILD
- Is curious, has potential and is capable of building his
own knowledge and sharing his learning with others
- Wants to and can learn when opportunities are given
- Learns better in a happy and nurturing environment
- Can learn good values and habits
- Can achieve through focussed support
Aims of Primary Education To lay a strong foundation To nurture the whole child
Learn for Life
Learn for Life
“Let us prepare every child for the test of life, and not just
a life of tests”
PM Lee, National Day Rally 2012
Photo credit: Singapore PolytechnicChanges at a Glance
P1 & P2
Removal of all
weighted
assessments
(including P2
year-end
examsChanges at a Glance
P1 & P2
Use attainment of
Learning Objectives (LOs)
to report students’
learning in subjects.
Learning dispositions to
be used as criteria for
Edusave Awards.HOW WELL WILL A KID FARE IN LIFE?
DUNEDIN STUDY OFFERS CLUES
Give Help Early
The early years are absolutely critical for how a
person’s life turns out, and if you really want to
make a difference to people’s lives, intervening
early is KEY. That’s where governments should
put their money. That is where their focus
should be.
- Prof Richie
* Startling finding: brain tests at age three could predict a child’s future chance
Poulton
of success in life.Guiding Principles for School-Home
Partnership
1.Students succeed when schools and parents
work hand in hand to support students in
learning self-management skills, taking
responsibility and building resilience.
2. Mutual respect and trust forms the strong
foundation for positive engagement between
schools and parents.
15Developing good habits
We want to nurture your child to be a self-directed learner with good habits and takes
responsibility for his/her own learning
How parents can partner us:
Setup routines for your child at X Expect teachers to give daily updates on
home and provide a conducive your child, or contact the teacher to
place for him to do his homework check on things that your child needs to
do e.g. spelling list, homework, etc.
Encourage a reading habit, an X Deliver your child’s forgotten items [e.g.
active healthy lifestyle, and also water bottles, wallets, books, consent
control the use of social media, forms, etc.] to the school unless it is a
personal and gaming devices medical emergency [e.g. Ventolin Inhaler,
Insulin jab, etc.]Developing good habits We want to nurture your child to be a self-directed learner with good habits and takes responsibility for his/her own learning How parents can partner us: Support your child in doing his X Do your child’s homework for him homework e.g. by reminding him to check his handbook. Let him attempts the homework on his own and X Add to your child’s learning load encourage him to ask his teacher if he unnecessarily with tuition and needs help assessment books.
Managing Self
We want your child to be able to manage challenges and make ethical responsible
decisions to thrive in the VUCA future
How parents can partner us:
Reinforce school efforts in the holistic X Focus only on academic
development of your child e.g. by allowing progress in conversations
time for play at home, ensuring sufficient with teachers; ask about your
sleep, and encouraging active participation child’s progress in other areas
in school programme such as CCA, camps, such as socio-emotional
VIA, etc. aspects and values
inculcation.
Know your child’s strength and abilities and
set realistic expectations for him. If need be,
discuss with your child’s teachers.Managing Self We want your child to be able to manage challenges and make ethical responsible decisions to thrive in the VUCA future How parents can partner us: Encourage your child to be resilience and to learn from the consequences of not completing his homework or forgetting to bring items to school. Guide your child to also manage disappointments e.g. if he did not win a prize, get nominated as one of the class leaders, etc. Speak to the teachers to find out more so as to help your child to solve his problems if he expresses concerns about school.
Working with the school to know and support you child
We want to develop and strengthen mutual understanding, respect and trust between the
school and parents for the benefit of your child
How parents can partner us:
Clarify the preferred modes of X Expect teachers to give daily updates
communication with the teacher on your child or provide detailed
e.g. handbook, email, office phone instructions on homework, preparations
for tests and exams, etc.
Contact teachers during school X Expect teachers to respond
operating hours only and to leave a immediately to your queries. Call the
message to call back if the teacher school office if it is an emergency.
is having lessonWorking with the school to know and support your child We want to develop and strengthen mutual understanding, respect and trust between the school and parents for the benefit of your child How parents can partner us: Work together with the school to fully X Approach another child/parent understand and support the teacher in helping directly when an incident occurs your child to respect differences and resolve disagreements respectfully Have confidence in the school to resolve any X Come into the school e.g. canteen disagreements and misunderstandings between during dismissal to bring food. students. In the event of an incident occurring, Instead, wait for your child at the give the teacher time to establish the facts and Main Gate area OR at the side gate. allow school to take the necessary actions to This is also part of the school safety address the issue and restore relationships and security measures. Work with the teachers to help your child learn from his mistakes, and take restorative actions to correct his mistake Allow the school to engage parents of all parties involved before coming to a decision on the actions to be taken
School Dental Services
Dental Therapist : Mdm Florence Wu To support your child’s wellbeing, the Health Promotion Board provides free health services, such as screening, immunisation and dental checks in schools.
Parents must give their consent before their children receive the services Every year to date, 99% of parents have done so
Health Promotion Board has launched the Child
Consent Portal (https://childconsent.hpb.gov.sg)
to submit your consent online
Scan Me!It only takes three steps
Log on to
https://childconsent.hpb.gov.sg
using your SingPass with 2-
1
factor authentication (2FA)
from 22 Dec 2020
Type in your child’s
2
NRIC/BC/FIN
Fill up and submit the
3
medical formGive Online Consent for
Immunisation and Dental Services
From 22 December 2020
by
15 March 2021Getting your Child/Ward ready for School (2021)
4 & 5 JAN 2021
Morning Assembly
Reporting time 8 a.m. to 8.15 a.m.
P1 students will assemble in the
Multi Purpose Hall (Level 2)
Parents will have to leave the school
compound after dropping your child
off at Level 1 and will not be
allowed into the MPH or classrooms
due to the Safety Management
Measures (SMM).
*Only 1 parent to one child is
allowed into the school.4 JAN 2021, Mon
(FIRST DAY)
P1 students to wear the temporary name card until their name tags are ready.
Shade or tick
whichever
applicable
Each P1 student will receive a thermometer on the 1st dayDay One : 4 JAN 2021, MONDAY
Event Location
8.15a.m. Reporting time Multi Purpose Hall
8.30 a.m. Routines and Classroom
orientation induction
9.30 a.m. Recess break for P1 Bistro
(with assigned P5
buddy)
11 a.m. Routines and Classroom
orientation induction
11.45 a.m. Dismissal Indoor Sports Hall
*Only one parent will be allowed in to pick child up from the
Indoor Sports HallWhat To Pack?
Day One
Water bottle
Pencil case
Coloured pencils
Dry snacks / Money to purchase food
Do not bring any booksDay Two : 5 JAN 2021, TUESDAY
Event Location
8.15 a.m. Reporting time Multi Purpose Hall
8.30 a.m. Class bonding activities Classroom
& orientation package
9.30 a.m. Recess break for P1 Bistro
(with assigned P5
buddy)
11 a.m. Class bonding activities Classroom
11.45 a.m. Dismissal Indoor Sports Hall
*Only one parent will be
allowed in to pick child up
from the Indoor Sports Hall
1.30p.m. Parents-Teacher Zoom meet
engagement session5 JAN 2021, Tuesday
Parent-Teacher Engagement Session
P1 parents will be notified via Parents Gateway on
the Zoom codes and ID for the Zoom meet by the
respective Form teachers.
The Zoom session will be from 1.30 p.m. to 2.30p.m.Week 1 (RECESS)
Buddy System for P1 students
P5 buddies will assist them in buying food and show them
around the school during recess.
Form teachers will be there with them.
P1s will have recess break at 9.30 a.m. to learn how to
buy own food and drinks with the help of their buddies.School Dismissal Time 4 & 5 Jan 2021 (Mon & Tues) 6 Jan 2021 (Wed) Early Dismissal Time: 11.45 a.m. Daily Dismissal Time: 1.20 p.m. Parents will pick up child from the Indoor Teachers will lead students to the various Sports Hall dismissal points. Please indicate the dismissal point on Pick your child from your chosen meeting their name tags point for dismissal. Familiarise your child on the route to the dismissal point of your choice Bus drivers will assemble the children at ISH and sort them out according to their bus numbers, together with the school staff. Student care personnel will also be on standby to receive NASCANS students
DAILY SCHOOL HOURS
REPORTING RECESS DISMISSAL
7.35 a.m. 1.20 p.m.
P1 : 9.30 am to 10 am
reporting
P1 Dry Snack Break (in-class): 12 p.m.
7.40 a.m. for
Flag Raising
Ceremony
Parents are discouraged from:
packing food for children for hygiene reasons.
passing food to children via the school fence.Arrival / Dismissal Points Main Gate Side Gate
Only opened during Dismissal
Back Gate near Block 266AGENTLE REMINDER… Be considerate to the residents. Park at the nearby HDB car parks. Please do not park along Compassvale Link. It is illegal to do so. It obstructs traffic. The traffic police will take action against offenders.
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL Parents who drive child to school* Drop off point is at Block A. Please drop child under the porch. Parents to wait patiently in queue to alight child. Prepare to get child to hop off quickly by getting child to sit with bag and water bottle ready.
SAFETY & SECURITY Morning access to school All drivers must exhibit greater care and patience while driving in the school. Please refrain from honking within school compound. Please keep to the speed limit of 15km/h and follow the directions given by the security guards. Parents should not leave their cars unattended during drop off/pick up.
SAFETY & SECURITY Morning access to school Parents who choose to drive their children to the school will be allowed to drive into the school compound and drop of their children at Block A (canteen) only. Students are to walk into the school premises by themselves, via the main gate 1 (Security Post) or side gate 3 (Bistro).
SAFETY & SECURITY
Dismissal
All students can be dismissed via the main gate 1 (Security
Post), side gate 3 (Bistro) or side gate 7 (near ISH).
Please work out an agreed meeting point with your child.
For the safety of your child, please wait at the designated
void decks of the HDB flats so as to avoid congestion at the
gates.
If you are driving in to pick up your children (6 Jan onwards):
You can only do so after 1.45 pm or when all our school
buses have left. Please pick up your child at the Main Gate
A where the security guard post is.SAFETY & SECURITY
Parents’ access to school
Register at the Security Post at the front gate when you visit
the school.
All visitors’ temperature will be taken and they are issued a
Visitor Sticker so that staff and students can easily identify
visitors with authorized access to the school.
Please proceed to the General Office thereafter so that we
can attend to your needs.
You should paste the Visitor Sticker clearly while in school.SAFETY & SECURITY Early dismissal for students who are unwell/injured in school If your child is unwell or injured, our office staff will contact you. You will need to come and pick your child up. Please report to the General Office where our staff will assist you. Do not go straight to the classroom as the Classroom Blocks are strictly out of bounds to all visitors. You will be issued with a slip “Permission To Leave School Early”. Do pass this slip to the security guards when you leave the school with your child.
SCHOOL ATTIRE Neatly attired at all times. School will impress on self discipline of students. Hair is to be short and neatly trimmed or tied up with black or navy blue accessories. Male students must be neat in appearance, clean- shaven and no facial hair is allowed. For girls, small, simple ear studs are allowed. Modification of uniform is not allowed. Ensure Name Tags are sewn or ironed-on on uniforms.
SCHOOL ATTIRE Girls’ Attire Boys’ Attire
PE ATTIRE P.E. T-shirts to be worn on designated P.E. /PAL days only, together with the school P.E. shorts or culottes. Shirts are to be tucked in. Purchase P.E. T-shirts according to House colours. Name tags to be sewn above the school logo on left side of shirt/ blouse.
SCHOOL SHOES Black Sports Shoes only. School socks that are above the ankles. School socks can be purchased at the uniform supplier.
ATTENDANCE Students are expected to be regular in their attendance. School will not grant permission for vacation before term ends. Students who arrive after 7.40a.m. are considered late. Parents will be informed if the child has been late for more than 3 times.
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
Call General Office before 7.30am and inform Office Staff of
absence, medical conditions (if any) and child’s particulars
produce a medical certificate or letter from parents upon
returning to school.
For HFMD, Chicken Pox and other infectious illnesses
inform the school once diagnosed.
return to school after the medical leave expires or seek
extension from Medical Officer if child is not fully recovered.CHANGE OF ADDRESS/CONTACT
Notify school promptly
Update School Records
Information is vital in case of emergencies,
especially mobile numbersCARE FOR SCHOOL/PERSONAL PROPERTIES The school is our home. We need to take care of the school. Keep School Clean movement, 5 to 10 minutes every day before dismissal – wipe down routine Wipe down routine after eating in the Bistro Students are expected to take care of their personal belongings Label books and personal items with name and class Lockers are provided in the school Students are expected to pack their bags daily and bring the right books to school.
SCHOOL CONTACT General Office Number is 6484 3566 Email Address: nvtps@moe.edu.sg Website address: www.northvistapri.moe.edu.sg North Vista Primary’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthVistaPrimary
SCHOOL BOOKSHOP
BL Marketing Pte Ltd Online purchase is
Opening Hours available!
7.20 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. daily
During term time, please purchase items during
non-peak hours (11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Contact Nos: 6481 2378 / 6281 9274
Email Address: sales@blmarketing.sg
Website: http://blmarketing.sgSCHOOL BUS Steadfast Transport Service Please contact the bus company if you wish to use their services. Do not use other unauthorized school bus operators. Telephone No. : 6747 4825 Email address: steadfastbus@gmail.com / stsbus@singnet.com.sg
SCHOOL UNIFORM SUPPLIER Kong Chong Pte Ltd Telephone No. : 6753 1489 Delivery is available with a surcharge of $5 delivery fee. *Terms and conditions applies
STUDENT CARE CENTRE
Nascan Pte Ltd (North Vista Primary)
Email Address: nvscc@nascans.com
Telephone: 9829 2889 / 9622 4924
Opening Hours: 11.00 am – 7.00 pmFAQs Should I start sending the books on the first day of school? Collection of books will be done by the subject teacher/ form teacher over a period of time. A booklet issued to all students on Day One to indicate which books/files to be brought to school on a daily basis.
FAQs
Can books be kept in class?
Yes. An individual locker is provided for every
student. Student will be assigned a locker. A number
lock is preferred.FAQs When will the time table be issued? It will be issued by the end of Term 1 Week 1.
FAQs Can my child wear PE attire to school daily? Students can wear PE attire on days where there is PE or Program for Active Learning (PAL).
FAQs
Is there CCA in Primary One?
CCAs will begin in Primary Two for those who have been
recommended to join the Excellence CCAs. For the rest,
CCAs begin in Primary Three.FAQs Will there be a group chat created for parents of each class by the school teacher? In line with MOE’s guidelines for home-school partnership, (https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/Press-releases/guidelines-for-school-home- partnership-preparing-students-for-the-future), we want to nurture students to be self-directed learners with good habits and takes responsibility for their own learning. Students will miss the opportunities to learn to take on responsibility for his own learning should parents keep going to teachers for daily updates on homework, tests, exams etc. Students will be trained to take notes regarding homework, test, exams and other school matters. Students can refer to the notes as reminders for the various task they need to perform. To partner school, parents can help check on the notes taken by students and have a conversation with your child on their learning experiences. Teachers can be contacted via official email. Parents can also call school, leave a message and our teachers will revert when they are available. Teachers are not obliged to share their personal phone numbers with students or parents. Therefore, chat group is not a necessity to facilitate communications between teachers and parents.
FAQs
Are trolley bags allowed?
To ensure safety and security, trolley bags are
discouraged unless child has medical reasons.FAQs Are students allowed to bring mobile phone to school? Mobile phones are strongly discouraged. However for any calls to be made, students can only use mobile phones outside the General Office at the Meeting Place. Phones must remain switched off and should only be switched on when necessary, for child to use it.
FAQs Can I apply for longer leave over festive season if we need to spend time overseas with my child’s grandparents? School will not grant permission for students to leave before school holidays. However, for special cases, parents can write in to the Administrative Manager, Ms Sandra Sia, via the school email nvtps@moe.edu.sg Permission will be granted on a case by case basis.
FAQs Any possibility of adding Hindi language to the Mother Tongue classes in North Vista? The school offers only Malay, Tamil and Chinese Language as the official Mother Tongue Languages. We cannot add in NTiL languages into the school curriculum.
FAQs For students taking Hindi lessons outside school, can he/she attend Chinese lessons in school? Parents to write in to request. He/she will be exempted from examinations and daily assignments for the Chinese lessons.
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